Dr. Tom Hufty

Senior Pastor

Tom leads the church and MCS through teaching God's Word, casting vision to staff, school administrators and volunteers, and developing leaders to impact the culture.

Education: 

Doctor of Educational Ministry - Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary

Master of Religious Education - Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary

Bachelor's of Religious Education - Hannibal-LaGrange University

Joys of Serving

I enjoy playing a part in the life-change of people through sharing the Good News of Jesus Christ. When people begin to own their faith to where it impacts their lifestyle and the lives of others that inspires me. I also am thrilled to develop leaders who will touch a day I will never see. 

Purpose

To know God and to make Him look good. To me that means to make Him look good as a person, as a partner to my wife, as a parent to my children, and as a proclaimer of truth.

Life Verse

Proverbs 3:5-6

"Trust in the Lord with all your heart and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him and he will make your paths straight."

Dr. Nate Bock

Started

January 2013

Position

Executive Pastor

• I oversee the ministerial staff, the support staff, and the day-to-day office operations.

Joys of Serving

I enjoy teaching the Bible, leading worship, and helping people grow spiritually!

Purpose

To know Christ and make Him known.

Education/Achievements

• Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, Doctor of Ministry - 2006

• Ordained to the Gospel Ministry - First Baptist Raytown, MO - 2001

• Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, Master's Degree of Divinity - 2001

• Hannibal-LaGrange University, Bachelor's Degree of Arts in Bible - 1998

• Licensed to the Gospel Ministry - First Baptist Church of Palmyra, MO - 1997

• Palmyra High School - 1994

Hobbies

I enjoy hanging with my family. I like collecting and playing guitars. I have fun buying, selling, and trading gear.

Little Known Fact

I love vintage guitars! If you have one that needs to be played and cared for, I'm your guy!

Life Verse

Proverbs 15:1

"A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger."

Matt Assel

Position

Director of Music & Arts 

• I cast vision and provide leadership for FBMaryville’s worship and arts programs. In addition, I get the privilege of directing the band and choir, leading the production team, assisting with video production and serving as the staff composer/arranger.

Joys of Serving

The greatest joys of serving are found in doing life with our teams, telling stories and seeing lives changed. Hope is an inextinguishable reality; it's an honor to have the freedom to express this reality in our music and art so that those who've lost it can find it.

Purpose

Encouraging artistic expression that is creative and glorifying to God, that inspires congregational singing, is central to my purpose at FBMaryville. In God, truth, beauty and goodness find their purist expressions; therefore, the art we create should overflow with this purity. Music and art themselves will not bring us closer to God; however, they can be powerful tools for communicating truth in a meaningful way.

Education/Achievements

• M.M., Music Composition, Webster University, St. Louis, MO, 2012 - 2014

• B.S.E., Music Education, Hannibal-LaGrange University, Hannibal, MO, 2004 - 2008

Family

• Wife: Kelsey

• Dog: Tchai (short for Tchaikovsky)

Hobbies

• Woodworking, reading, hiking

Little Known Fact

I love to travel. My bucket list is getting pretty long.

Life Verse

Proverbs 13:20

"Whoever walks with the wise becomes wise, but the companion of fools will suffer harm."

Pastor Paul Byrd

Position

Minister of Sports, Missions & Evangelism

Joys of Serving

Seeing people being connected to God and others.

Purpose

To walk closer to Jesus, depending on His strength and trusting Him in every situation. 

Results: Living this way will do less but accomplish more.

Education/Achievements

• Master's Degree from Southwestern Theological Seminary - 1993

• Bachelor's Degree from University of Alabama - 1990

Hobbies

Spending time with my family with vacations, sports, and watching Alabama football.

Family

• Wife: Denise

• 2 Sons

Little Known Fact

My middle name is the 6th generation "Denzil."

Life Verse

Jeremiah 29:11

" 'For I know the plans I have for you,' declares the Lord, 'plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.' "

Angela Colona

Position

Preschool Ministry Director 

• Minister to preschoolers and their families while meeting their social, spiritual, and emotional needs. Enlist teachers and volunteers as well as provide training opportunities.

Joys of Serving

I love teaching children about the love of Christ.  So that no matter what children face later on in life, they will have a solid foundation for them to stand firm on.

Purpose

My purpose is to love God with all my heart and to make Him known to others.

Education/Achievements

• Bachelor's Degree of Religious Education with a concentration on Childhood Education within the Church, Missouri Baptist University 2004

• Associate of Arts

Hobbies

• Spending time with family

• Cooking with my mother and my children together

• I love to watch cooking shows with my girls.

Family

• Husband: Rich

• 6 Children

Little Known Fact

I’m an Alabama football fan.

Life Verse

Deuteronomy 6:5-7

"Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength. These commandments that I give you today are to be on your hearts. Impress them on your children. Talk about them when you sit at home and when you walk along the road, when you lie down and when you get up."

Lora Fuller

Position

Business Administrator

• Supervise the work of the office support staff and provide leadership for their areas of responsibility.

• Work with Stewardship Team to administer budget and finances of the church.

• Oversee general administrative functions of the church.

Joys of Serving

Getting to serve the staff, members, and guests of First Baptist Maryville.

Purpose Statement

Serve God by serving others.

Hobbies

I love watching sports of all kinds, especially baseball and football. Enjoy bowling and spending time with my family.

Family

• Husband: Ken

• 2 Daughters

Little Known Fact

I am a big Alabama Football fan and Duke Basketball fan.

Life Verse

Jeremiah 29:11

" 'For I know the plans I have for you,' declares the Lord, 'plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.' "

Brian Kamadulski

Position

Maryville Christian School Administrator

•  I have the privilege and honor of partnering with the amazing families and teachers at Maryville Christian School to provide our children with a Christ-Centered Education based on Academic Excellence.

Joys of Serving

I love children and I feel I have the best job in the world. Being able to provide children with a top-notch education and see them grow in their faith is what motivates me each and everyday. 

Purpose

To give all I have for God to provide our children with the knowledge and experiences to go out into the world and be godly leaders in whatever endeavors they pursue.

Education/Achievements

• Master's Degree of Educational Administration from Southern Illinois University

• Bachelor's Degree of Science in Education from Illinois State University

• Bachelor's Degree of Science in Finance from Illinois State University

Hobbies

I enjoy spending time with my family. I also enjoy running and playing basketball. 

Family

• Wife: Diana

• 2 sons and 1 daughter

Little Known Fact

As a second grader, I filled out an "All About Me" booklet for parent night. The question was asked, "If you were a teacher, what would you do?" My response was, "Never give homework and give everyone As." The foolish things kids say!

Life Verse

Colossians 3:23 - 24

"Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for human masters, since you know that you will receive an inheritance from the Lord as a reward. It is the Lord Christ you are serving."